Theoretical Framework
Abbreviated as SOC
What is the Stages of Change theory, which considers precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination?
Immunity through defense mechanisms of the body to resist specific antigens or toxins
What is natural immunity?
A schematic of the epidemiology relationships between agents, hosts, and environments
What is the epidemiological triangle?
Disease transmission through fecal contamination of water, resulting in cholera, typhoid, or giardia
What is waterborne transmission?
Group of people older than 65 years of age who are generally declining in physical, mental, and financial capabilities
Who are the elderly?
Florence Nightingale promoted this theory, which considered the relationship between health and environment
What is the environmental theory?
Disease protection through the transfer of antibodies to the host
What is passive immunity?
Mainstay of disease prevention, this is the administration of antigenic components that induce protective immunity against infection in an individual
What is vaccination?
Transmission of an infectious agent from infected host to susceptible host via touch
What is direct contact transmission?
Individuals with whose maladaptive use of substances can threaten their health and social functioning
Whose are people with substance use disorders?
When an epidemic occurs in multiple countries or continents
What is a pandemic?
Protection from a disease because most of the community members are immune to it
What is herd immunity?
The level of prevention that prevents the occurrence of the infectious disease
What is primary prevention?
Transmission of infectious droplets/particles through air to a susceptible host
What is airborne transmission?
Individuals who may be unable to live independently due to a body, mind, or senses factor
Who are people with disabilities?
Method of focusing on interventions that promote health/prevent illness rather than on after-illness care
What is upstream thinking?
Immunity because the body produces antibodies in response to an infection or antigen immunization
What is active immunity?
The level of prevention that reduces complications and disability due to infectious diseases through treatment and rehabilitation
What is tertiary prevention?
Transmission of disease through bacterial, viral, or parasitic food contamination
What is food borne transmission?
A person who has served in the military
Who is a veteran?
Condition when the rate of disease exceeds the usual population level
What is an epidemic?
Resistance of the host due to actual exposure to the infectious agent
What is acquired immunity?
The level of prevention that increases early detection and quarantines when necessary
What is secondary prevention?
Transmission of disease via a carrier organism, such as a mosquito, tick, or fly
What is vector-borne transmission?
Women at risk for limited education, poverty, malnutrition, and premature infants
Who are pregnant adolescents?